The fourteen- to sixteen-year-old is in the midst of adolescence: an intense and very hectic period, characterised by emotional ups and downs, insecurity and difficulty in adapting to the demands of society, parents, teachers and the social environment in general.

He feels lost and insecure, but he also experiences an enormous desire for independence, even when reality frightens him. It is precisely this fear that sometimes causes episodes of running away from home, school or reality through instruments that provide momentary relief, such as food with a high sugar content, drugs or surfing the Internet. for hours. It increases the risk of acquiring vices, since the mood swings affect significantly to their ability to self-control. For this reason, it is essential to invite you to reflect about the temptations that exist around them and the price that they will suppose, for their life present and future, decisions taken by impulse.

In the practical aspect of the daily life of the boys, it is observed that they have a greater contact with the labor world. Some are already beginning to earn income through fixed or temporary activities, which provides an excellent opportunity to encourage them to think about the effects of their personal decisions on the family budget, the economy of their country and their own future. This reflection should encourage them to encourage actions that make such impacts a reality in a tangible way in their lives and in the world that they live in. it surrounds. Education in economics can facilitate this learning.